ASTM D3554-07(2018)
(Specification)Standard Specification for Track-Resistant Black Thermoplastic High-Density Polyethylene Insulation for Wire and Cable, 75 °C Operation
Standard Specification for Track-Resistant Black Thermoplastic High-Density Polyethylene Insulation for Wire and Cable, 75 °C Operation
ABSTRACT
This specification covers track-resistant black thermoplastic high-density polyethylene insulation for conducting wires and cables operating continuously at a specified conductor temperature. The insulation is suitable for use for power transmission in overhead spaced-line service that is exposed to sunlight and other atmospheric environments. The prescribed tests cannot be performed unless the insulation is formed around a conductor, but these are done solely to determine the insulation properties and not to test the conductor or completed cable. Each test sample should be subjected to an ac or dc voltage withstand test at voltages that are based on the nominal thickness of the insulation and should comply with the required values for aging, heat distortion, cold blend, U-bend discharge, track resistance, tensile strength, elongation at rupture, environmental cracking, and surface resistivity.
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1.1 This specification covers track-resistant black thermoplastic high-density polyethylene insulation. Before application to the conductor, the insulation shall comply with the requirements of Specification D1248, Type III, Class C, Category 5, Grade E10, J4, or J5. The requirements of Specification D1248 shall not apply to the insulation removed from the conductor.
1.2 This type of insulation is considered suitable for use on wire or cable that will be used for continuous operation at conductor temperatures up to 75 °C.
1.3 This insulation is suitable for use on wire or in cable used for power transmission in overhead spaced-line service, installed at temperatures above −25 °C and exposed to sunlight and other atmospheric environments between −55 and +75 °C.
1.4 In many instances, the insulation cannot be tested unless it has been formed around a conductor. Therefore, tests done on insulated wire in this standard are solely to determine the relevant property of the insulation and not to test the conductor or completed cable.
1.5 Whenever two sets of values are presented, in different units, the values in the first set are the standard, while those in parentheses are for information only.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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Designation:D3554 −07 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
Track-Resistant Black Thermoplastic High-Density
Polyethylene Insulation for Wire and Cable, 75 °C
Operation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3554; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
1.1 This specification covers track-resistant black thermo- 2.1 ASTM Standards:
plastic high-density polyethylene insulation. Before applica- D1248Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion
tion to the conductor, the insulation shall comply with the Materials for Wire and Cable
requirements of Specification D1248, Type III, Class C, D1693Test Method for Environmental Stress-Cracking of
Category 5, Grade E10, J4, or J5. The requirements of Ethylene Plastics
Specification D1248 shall not apply to the insulation removed D1711Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
from the conductor. D1928Practice for Preparation of Compression-Molded
PolyethyleneTest Sheets andTest Specimens (Withdrawn
1.2 This type of insulation is considered suitable for use on
2001)
wire or cable that will be used for continuous operation at
D2132Test Method for Dust-and-Fog Tracking and Erosion
conductor temperatures up to 75 °C.
Resistance of Electrical Insulating Materials
1.3 This insulation is suitable for use on wire or in cable
D2633Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and
used for power transmission in overhead spaced-line service,
Jackets for Wire and Cable
installedattemperaturesabove−25°Candexposedtosunlight
3. Terminology
and other atmospheric environments between −55 and +75 °C.
3.1 Definitions:
1.4 Inmanyinstances,theinsulationcannotbetestedunless
ithasbeenformedaroundaconductor.Therefore,testsdoneon 3.1.1 Fordefinitionsoftermsusedinthisspecification,refer
to Terminology D1711.
insulated wire in this standard are solely to determine the
relevantpropertyoftheinsulationandnottotesttheconductor 3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 aging, (act of), n—exposure of materials to air at a
or completed cable.
temperature of 100 °C for 48 h.
1.5 Whenever two sets of values are presented, in different
units, the values in the first set are the standard, while those in
4. Physical Properties
parentheses are for information only.
4.1 When tested for physical and aging requirements, heat
1.6 This international standard was developed in accor-
distortion, cold bend, U-bend discharge, and surface resistivity
dance with internationally recognized principles on standard-
inaccordancewithTestMethodsD2633,environmentalcrack-
ization established in the Decision on Principles for the
ing in accordance with Test Method D1693, and track resis-
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recom-
tance in accordance with Test Method D2132, the track-
mendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical
resistant black thermoplastic high-density polyethylene
Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
insulation shall meet the requirements specified in Table 1.
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
Subcommittee D09.07 on Electrical Insulating Materials. Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Current edition approved Nov. 1, 2018. Published November 2018. Originally the ASTM website.
approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 2013 as D3554–07(2013). The last
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Designation: D3554 − 07 (Reapproved 2013) D3554 − 07 (Reapproved 2018)
Standard Specification for
Track-Resistant Black Thermoplastic High-Density
Polyethylene Insulation for Wire and Cable, 75 °C
Operation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D3554; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This specification covers track-resistant black thermoplastic high-density polyethylene insulation. Before application to the
conductor, the insulation shall comply with the requirements of Specification D1248, Type III, Class C, Category 5, Grade E10,
J4, or J5. The requirements of Specification D1248 shall not apply to the insulation removed from the conductor.
1.2 This type of insulation is considered suitable for use on wire or cable that will be used for continuous operation at conductor
temperatures up to 75 °C.
1.3 This insulation is suitable for use on wire or in cable used for power transmission in overhead spaced-line service, installed
at temperatures above −25 °C and exposed to sunlight and other atmospheric environments between −55 and +75 °C.
1.4 In many instances, the insulation cannot be tested unless it has been formed around a conductor. Therefore, tests done on
insulated wire in this standard are solely to determine the relevant property of the insulation and not to test the conductor or
completed cable.
1.5 Whenever two sets of values are presented, in different units, the values in the first set are the standard, while those in
parentheses are for information only.
1.6 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization
established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued
by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
2. Referenced Documents
2.1 ASTM Standards:
D1248 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Extrusion Materials for Wire and Cable
D1693 Test Method for Environmental Stress-Cracking of Ethylene Plastics
D1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
D1928 Practice for Preparation of Compression-Molded Polyethylene Test Sheets and Test Specimens (Withdrawn 2001)
D2132 Test Method for Dust-and-Fog Tracking and Erosion Resistance of Electrical Insulating Materials
D2633 Test Methods for Thermoplastic Insulations and Jackets for Wire and Cable
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions:
3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification, refer to Terminology D1711.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
3.2.1 aging, (act of), n—exposure of materials to air at a temperature of 100 °C for 48 h.
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 on Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee
D09.07 on Electrical Insulating Materials.
Current edition approved March 1, 2013Nov. 1, 2018. Published March 2013November 2018. Originally approved in 1977. Last previous edition approved in 20072013
as D3554 – 07.D3554 – 07 (2013). DOI: 10.1520/D3554-07R13.10.1520/D3554-07R18.
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
The last approved version of this historical standard is referenced on www.astm.org.
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